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Mar 4, 2010 | 02:55 PM

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sdb70

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Are Nitto NT555 Extreme tires any good?

Has anyone ever used the Nitto Nt555 Extreme tires on there C4? I have a 1994 corvette and it needs new rear tires and these have a close tread pattern to my tires which are discontinued and no longer made (Bridgestone Potenza RE730) and cannot find them anywhere and if anyone could help me would be awesome. I would change all 4 tires but the front two are still like new and don't want to have to replace all 4. Thanks, any input would be appreciated.

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Mar 4, 2010 | 03:07 PM

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I'm running them on all 4 corners and love them so far. They hold well while doing a little "spirited" driving.

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Mar 4, 2010 | 03:10 PM

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Thanks Idareu.

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Mar 4, 2010 | 03:34 PM

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My dad has them on his 95 and likes them. They wear well and have decent grip. The sidewalls are a little soft, that was the only complaint I had with them on my Eclipse.

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Mar 4, 2010 | 04:00 PM

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That is one thing I am concerned about is the side walls. Do they look like they are low on tire pressure when fully inflated? I know Kuhmo tires do.

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Mar 4, 2010 | 04:22 PM

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That is one thing I am concerned about is the side walls. Do they look like they are low on tire pressure when fully inflated? I know Kuhmo tires do.

Not all Kuhmos. I have Ecsta MX on mine and they don't appear overly low when at recommended pressures.

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Mar 4, 2010 | 05:11 PM

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have you looked at the firestone wideovals

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Mar 5, 2010 | 10:09 AM

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Not all Kuhmos. I have Ecsta MX on mine and they don't appear overly low when at recommended pressures.

I agree. I actually went from the NT555s to the Ecsta MX on my car and they are definitely a better tire.

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